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September 20, 2011

"I'm not a crook," protests The One, as he bounds aboard "Chopper One" for his final lift off from the White House. In the famous Nixon pose with outstretched hands in the Victory sign, Obama waves farewell. As Watergate brought down Nixon, potential ObamaGates spin on the chopper's blades – Solyndra, LightSquared and Operation Fast and Furious. The Last Family is taking off on their lifetime vacation outside of the White House gates. I'm Not a Crook is artwork by Dan Youra, editorial cartoonist. Click for souvenirs of I'm Not a Crook.

Dan is a master at the art of political cartooning. He conjures up caricatures of world leaders. His sharp observations take form in colorful artwork which comes alive with whimsical characters. His insightful comments on national and international politics are captured in edgy artwork, where a few strokes of his pen can elevate the downtrodden and bring down the mighty.

He was the first recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship from his alma mater University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where he graduated in International Studies. After a year in Latin America he studied international relations for three years in graduate school at The Ohio State University. He worked as an editor of Current Thought on Peace and War at the United Nations in New York.